Irrigated tobacco harvesting begins
Precious Manomano Herald Reporter HARVESTING of the early-planted irrigated tobacco has begun with farmers optimistic about achieving their target of 300 000 tonnes. Reports indicate that the crop is generally…
Interpol probes how ex-envoy lost US$1,3m in scam
Crime Reporter INVESTIGATIONS into the alleged defrauding of the late former Ambassador to Belgium, Hurudza Gift Punungwe, and his wife, Mrs Runako Beauty Punungwe, of nearly US$1,3 million through an…
President honours war hero Chief Chivi
George Maponga Masvingo Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has conferred liberation war hero status on the late Chief Chivi, who passed away last week at the age of 106. Born Tavagwisa Magura,…
National dam levels average 59pc
Nyasha Motsi Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe’s major dams now hold 59,1 percent of their capacity after the rains in November and current downpours across the country. According to the Zimbabwe National…
New minerals tax to boost revenue
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter FOLLOWING the signing into law of the Finance Act by President Mnangagwa last week, a two percent levy on gross value of lithium, black granite, quarry…
Govt steps up efforts to regularise informal settlements
Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter THE Government has stepped up efforts to regularise informal settlements across the country, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said. It has also…
Govt moves to clear housing waiting list
Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT is moving to clear over two million people that are on the housing waiting list through the employment of new technologies as directed by President…
Traders happy with brisk festive season business
Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent THE festive season saw many retailers in Harare reporting sales that surpassed expectations compared to 2023. Consumers took advantage of stable prices to purchase and stock…
Industrial reconstruction plan to stimulate economy
Mutsawashe Mashandure Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been launched to stimulate the domestic economy by promoting local procurement and enhancing mineral beneficiation. Deputy Minister…